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Spiced Apple Cider

Warm apple cider infused with cinnamon, star anise, and cloves — no cooking required. Stir, heat in the microwave, and serve.

Total time
5 min
Servings
2
Calories
156
Spiced Apple Cider
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 2 whole cinnamon sticks
  • 2 whole star anise
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pour apple cider into a microwave-safe mug or bowl.

  2. 2

    Add cinnamon sticks, star anise, and cloves to the cider.

  3. 3

    Microwave on high for 2 minutes until steaming but not boiling.

  4. 4

    Stir in honey or maple syrup until dissolved.

  5. 5

    Let spices steep for 1 minute, then pour into serving glasses.

  6. 6

    Serve warm. Strain spices if desired or leave them in for flavor.

Tools you’ll need

  • microwave-safe mug or bowl
  • spoon
  • drinking glasses

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